Title: Journeyman Electrician/ PLC Technician
Location with zip code: Grayling, MI, 49738
Duration: 6+ months
Shift Timing (Day/ Evening/ Night): Day
Pay Rate: Open as per market rate
Job Description:
- It is a 38 MW biomass-fueled renewable energy power plant that produces electricity.
- The fuel consists primarily of bark and sawdust from local lumber mills and the non-marketable biomass from lumbering operations.
- The power produced supports the health of the forests, mitigates greenhouse gases, conserves landfill space and supports the electric grid in northern Michigan.
- The electric output is sold pursuant to a long-term power purchase agreement with Client Company.
- This facility can produce enough electricity to power approximately 38,000 homes.
- Commercial operation began in 1992.
Role & Responsibilities:
- The Control/Electrical Technician under general supervision installs, operates and maintains all plant instrumentation and process control equipment, including distributed discrete and analog computer systems and their peripherals, controllers and process actuators.
- They will install, maintain, and repair electrical systems and equipment, such as motors, switch gear, wiring, cables, lighting fixtures, etc.
- Performs calibrations and repairs of emission monitoring equipment and controllers.
- Maintains and programs plant Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). Maintains and repairs all instrument, electronic, and electrical equipment.
- Maintains a safe work environment through job planning, housekeeping, adherence to plant safety rules, procedures and identification and correction of hazards.
- Assists operations in times of plant upsets or trips. Reads and interprets plans, diagrams and specifications.
- Performs preventative and routine maintenance to electric motors and switchgear, including live, high-voltage work. Performs routine vibration monitoring of rotating equipment.
- Maintains records of control and electrical system modifications (including temporary jumpers).
- Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to read and understand complex electrical diagrams, electronic diagrams, logic diagrams and technical manuals.
- Running conduit, wiring breakers, working with 277v, 480v, and 4160v equipment.
- Experience with Meggar and wire motors.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to use past experience, analytical judgement, to plan and perform diversified work.
- Instrumentation and electrical skills.
- Excellent communication skills to provide clear direction and feedback to all team members on the site.
- Agility to be able to work overtime as needed, as well as rotating shift schedules that include weekends and holidays.
Education/Position Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Associate's degree in related field preferred.
- Master Electrical License preferred.
- 4+ years' experience in power plant operations as an operator and/or previous control room experience required.
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